January 2025 Auction

Domaine Darviot-Perrin 1998 Volnay-Santenots 1er-Cru 5x75cl

Pinot Noir from the highly regarded Premier Cru climat of Santenots within the classic Burgundian appellation of Volnay.

The Volnay AOC was created in 1937 and is a located in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy's Côte d'Or.  The appellation applies to red wine made from Pinot Noir although up to 15% of the white wine grape Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris are permitted in the blends- although this is rarely utilised by producers. Almost 30 Premier Cru vineyards can be found within Volnay. 

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 5 bottles applied to this lot.

Bosquet des Papes Cuvee Chantemerle 1995 Chateauneuf-du-Pape 5x75cl

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of France's iconic appellations. Located in the Southern Rhône Valley, the appellation is most commonly known for its Grenache-dominant red wines, although white wines are also produced in exceedingly smaller volumes.

Bosquet des Papes rouge is made from a blend of 75% Grenache Noir, 12% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre and 3% Vaccarèse, Counoise and Cinsault: matured in demi-muid for 12-18 months.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 5 bottles applied to this lot.

Domaine Jean Grivot 'Les Suchots' 1994 Vosne-Romanée 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Suchots in the Burgundian appellation of Vosne-Romanée.

Domaine Jean Grivot is amongst the great names in Burgundian wine with a long history in Vosne-Romanée, dating back to the end of the 18th century.

The renowned Vosne-Romanée appellation is located in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits and famed for it's high quality wines made from Pinot Noir. Though most wines produced are 100% Pinot Noir, regulations allow for the addition of up to 15% of the white wine grapes Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris to be included, however this is rarely utilised by producers. Originally called Vosne until 1866 when Romanée was added paying homage to it's most famed vineyard- La Romanée. The area is also home to other prized Premier and Grand Cru vineyards: Romanée-Conti, La Grand Rue, La Tâche, Richebourg and Romanée-Saint-Vivant.

Brovia 2017 Barolo 6x75cl

Barolo, often referred to as the “king of wines”,  must always be made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes-, and matured for a minimum period of 38 months, 18 of which must be in oak barrels - (traditionally in large Slavonian oak casks).

Barolo wine comes from a traditional village of the same name located in the northern region of Piemonte. It is so revered that it was one of just three wines awarded DOCG status on the same day that the classification was introduced in July 1980. The region encompasses 11 villages in the heart of Piemonte, Most of the estates are small and family-owned, therefore production of wines from the Barolo DOCG is low.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 bottles applied to this lot.

Dow's 1985 Vintage Port 4x75cl

1985 vintage Port from the house of Dow's. Bottled in 1987.

Vintage Port is produced only in the most exceptional deemed years from a single harvest. The fermented wine is fortified before being aged for 2-3 years in massive oak vats which preserve the ripe fruit character. Upon bottling, the wines continue to age and can reward patient maturation for many decades. The decision to declare a vintage is made by the individual Port house. 

One of the great houses of Port- the name Dow has been associated with quality Port wine from the vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley for over two centuries.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 4 bottles applied to this lot.

Dom Pérignon 2003 Vintage Champagne / David Lynch

2003 vintage Champagne from Moët & Chandon's prestige brand, Dom Pérignon. This is a limited edition release was designed by renowned film maker director David Lynch. 

Dom Pérignon is only available as a vintage champagne and is only produced in exceptional years.  Each vintage is made from an approximate blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay from many grapes from Grand Cru vineyards.

Bollinger 'La Grande Année' Brut 1990 Vintage Champagne

1990 vintage Champagne from the renowned House of Bollinger.

La Grande Année is made from grapes sourced exclusively from Grand-Cru and Premier-Cru vineyards and aged for 10 years in oak prior to release.  

Founded in 1829 initially under the name Renaudin Bollinger & Cie, Bollinger is one of the last independent Champagne houses. The house continues to be run by members of the Bollinger family to this day. The House’s 178 hectares are planted with 85% of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vines, the majority of which are Pinot Noir which is dominant in their wines. 

Dom Pérignon 2000 Vintage Champagne

2000 vintage Champagne from Moët & Chandon's prestige brand, Dom Pérignon.

Dom Pérignon is only available as a vintage champagne and is only produced in exceptional years. Each vintage is made from an approximate blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay from many grapes from Grand Cru vineyards. It takes it's name from Dom Pierre Pérignon, a Benedictine monk who was an important quality pioneer for Champagne wine in the 17th century.

Brovia 2018 Barolo 6x75cl

Barolo, often referred to as the “king of wines”,  must always be made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes-, and matured for a minimum period of 38 months, 18 of which must be in oak barrels - (traditionally in large Slavonian oak casks).

Barolo wine comes from a traditional village of the same name located in the northern region of Piemonte. It is so revered that it was one of just three wines awarded DOCG status on the same day that the classification was introduced in July 1980. The region encompasses 11 villages in the heart of Piemonte, Most of the estates are small and family-owned, therefore production of wines from the Barolo DOCG is low.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 bottles applied to this lot.

Dom Pérignon 2006 Vintage Champagne

2006 vintage Champagne from Moët & Chandon's prestige brand, Dom Pérignon.

Dom Pérignon is only available as a vintage champagne and is only produced in exceptional years. Each vintage is made from an approximate blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay from many grapes from Grand Cru vineyards. It takes it's name from Dom Pierre Pérignon, a Benedictine monk who was an important quality pioneer for Champagne wine in the 17th century.

Brovia 'Villero' 2017 Barolo 4x75cl

Barolo, often referred to as the “king of wines”,  must always be made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes-, and matured for a minimum period of 38 months, 18 of which must be in oak barrels - (traditionally in large Slavonian oak casks).

Barolo wine comes from a traditional village of the same name located in the northern region of Piemonte. It is so revered that it was one of just three wines awarded DOCG status on the same day that the classification was introduced in July 1980. The region encompasses 11 villages in the heart of Piemonte, Most of the estates are small and family-owned, therefore production of wines from the Barolo DOCG is low.

This wine comes from the single vineyard of Villero.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 4 bottles applied to this lot.

Domaine Gourt de Mautens 'Jérôme Bressy' 2003 Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Rasteau 6x75cl

Grenache dominant blend (80%) from the village of Rasteau in the southern Rhône Valley regional appellation of Côtes-du-Rhône Villages.

Since 2009, Rasteau has been officially recognised as an appellation in its own right.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 bottles applied to this lot.

Beringer 'Private Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon 1993 Napa Valley 3x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant (80%+)Bordeaux-style blend from California's renowned Napa Valley.

First introduced with the 1978 vintage, the Private Reserve range is the flagship from Beringer.

The Napa Valley wine region is arguably California's best known wine producing area, famed for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style blends. It was officially recognised for its high-quality wines and distinctive regional terroir when it became California’s first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 1981. 

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 3 bottles applied to this lot.

Dom Pérignon 2004 Vintage Champagne

2004 vintage Champagne from Moët & Chandon's prestige brand, Dom Pérignon.

Dom Pérignon is only available as a vintage champagne and is only produced in exceptional years. Each vintage is made from an approximate blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay from many grapes from Grand Cru vineyards. It takes it's name from Dom Pierre Pérignon, a Benedictine monk who was an important quality pioneer for Champagne wine in the 17th century.

Dom Pérignon 2004 Vintage Champagne

2004 vintage Champagne from Moët & Chandon's prestige brand, Dom Pérignon.

Dom Pérignon is only available as a vintage champagne and is only produced in exceptional years. Each vintage is made from an approximate blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay from many grapes from Grand Cru vineyards. It takes it's name from Dom Pierre Pérignon, a Benedictine monk who was an important quality pioneer for Champagne wine in the 17th century.

Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe 'Telegramme' 2002 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 6x75cl

This is the second label from Vieux Telegraphe and is known as “Telegramme”.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of France's iconic appellations. Located in the Southern Rhône Valley, the appellation is most commonly known for its Grenache-dominant red wines with Syrah and Mourvèdre lead the cast of supporting grapes. White wines are also produced in exceedingly smaller volumes.

The vineyards of Domaine Du Vieux Telegraphe are located on the celebrated plateau, La Crau, where vines have an average age of sixty years. Vieux Télégraphe has been owned by the Brunier family since 1891 and is one of the most renowned estates in the Southern Rhône Valley.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 bottles applied to this lot.

Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) 'Réserve Spéciale' 1990 Pauillac 3x75cl

From the Pauillac appellation and ranked as one of the original four 1st Growths (1er-Cru) in the famed 1855 Classification of Medoc, Chateau Lafite-Rothschild is one of the great Bordeaux wine estates.

This bottle of Domaine Barons De Rothschild (Lafite) \"Reserve Speciale\" is made from grapes grown on younger vines within the historic vineyards of Chateau Lafite-Rothschild.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 3 bottles applied to this lot.

Domaine Arnaud Ente 2009 Volnay-Santenots-du-Milieu 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru climat of Santenots-Du-Milieu within the classic Burgundian appellation of Volnay.

The Volnay AOC was created in 1937 and is a located in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy's Côte d'Or.  The appellation applies to red wine made from Pinot Noir although up to 15% of the white wine grape Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris are permitted in the blends- although this is rarely utilised by producers. Almost 30 Premier Cru vineyards can be found within Volnay. 

Bitouzet-Prieur 1995 Volnay Taillepieds 1er-Cru 3x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Taillepieds within the classic Burgundian appellation of Volnay.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 3 bottles applied to this lot.

Buccella Merlot 2005 Napa Valley 4x75cl

Merlot with tiny amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon from California's renowned Napa Valley; Matured for 18-20 months in approximately 70% new French oak.

The Napa Valley wine region is arguably California's best known wine producing area, famed for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style blends. It was officially recognised for its high-quality wines and distinctive regional terroir when it became California’s first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 1981. 

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 4 bottles applied to this lot.

Brovia 'Rocche di Castiglione' 2017 Barolo 3x75cl

Barolo, often referred to as the “king of wines”,  must always be made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes-, and matured for a minimum period of 38 months, 18 of which must be in oak barrels - (traditionally in large Slavonian oak casks).

Barolo wine comes from a traditional village of the same name located in the northern region of Piemonte. It is so revered that it was one of just three wines awarded DOCG status on the same day that the classification was introduced in July 1980. The region encompasses 11 villages in the heart of Piemonte, Most of the estates are small and family-owned, therefore production of wines from the Barolo DOCG is low.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 3 bottles applied to this lot.

Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe 'Telegramme' 2002 Chateauneuf-du-Pape 6x75cl

This is the second label from Vieux Telegraphe and is known as “Telegramme”.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of France's iconic appellations. Located in the Southern Rhône Valley, the appellation is most commonly known for its Grenache-dominant red wines with Syrah and Mourvèdre lead the cast of supporting grapes. White wines are also produced in exceedingly smaller volumes.

The vineyards of Domaine Du Vieux Telegraphe are located on the celebrated plateau, La Crau, where vines have an average age of sixty years. Vieux Télégraphe has been owned by the Brunier family since 1891 and is one of the most renowned estates in the Southern Rhône Valley.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 bottles applied to this lot.

Domaine A.F.Gros 'Aux Réas' 1998 Vosne-Romanée

Pinot Noir from the renowned Burgundian appellation of Vosne-Romanée. 

The great Domaine Jean Gros was divided between Jean's three children upon his retirement and the new Domaines: Anne-Françoise's Gros (A.-F. Gros), Domaine Michel Gros and Domaine Gros Frère & Soeur, were created.

The renowned Vosne-Romanée appellation is located in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits and famed for it's high quality wines made from Pinot Noir. Though most wines produced are 100% Pinot Noir, regulations allow for the addition of up to 15% of the white wine grapes Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris to be included, however this is rarely utilised by producers. Originally called Vosne until 1866 when Romanée was added paying homage to it's most famed vineyard- La Romanée. The area is also home to other prized Premier and Grand Cru vineyards: Romanée-Conti, La Grand Rue, La Tâche, Richebourg and Romanée-Saint-Vivant.

Domaine Font de Michelle Cuvee Etienne Gonnet 1998 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 4x75cl

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of France's iconic appellations.  Located in the Southern Rhône Valley, the appellation is most commonly known for its Grenache-dominant red wines with Syrah and Mourvèdre lead the cast of supporting grapes. White wines are also produced in exceedingly smaller volumes.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 4 bottles applied to this lot.

Domaine J. Thevenot-Machal 'Les Charmes' 1998 Puligny-Montrachet 6x75cl

Chardonnay from the single vineyard of Les Charmes within the iconic Burgundian appellation of Puligny-Montrachet.

The Puligny-Montrachet Les Charmes vineyard lies adjacent to the Premier-Cru site of the same name in Meursault. The Meursault section is classified Premier-Cru however the Puligny-Montrachet is not. 

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 bottles applied to this lot.

Biondi-Santi 2008 Brunello di Montalcino

Biondi-Santi is one of the world's greatest wine estates with a long and fascinating history. It produces three wines: Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino, and Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, made from the oldest vines on the Il Greppo estate, and only in exceptional years.

Brunello di Montalcino is one of the great under-appreciated wines of Italy. The wine must be made from 100% Sangiovese which undergoes an extended period of pre-fermentation maceration to extract maximum colour, flavour and tannins which affords the wine its ability to mature for long periods.  Brunello di Montalcino must be aged in oak - commonly Slavonian oak - for a minimum of 2 years, though traditionally winemakers would age their Brunellos in oak for at least 3 years before release.

Biondi-Santi 2005 Brunello di Montalcino

Biondi-Santi is one of the world's greatest wine estates with a long and fascinating history. It produces three wines: Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino, and Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, made from the oldest vines on the Il Greppo estate, and only in exceptional years.

Brunello di Montalcino is one of the great under-appreciated wines of Italy. The wine must be made from 100% Sangiovese which undergoes an extended period of pre-fermentation maceration to extract maximum colour, flavour and tannins which affords the wine its ability to mature for long periods.  Brunello di Montalcino must be aged in oak - commonly Slavonian oak - for a minimum of 2 years, though traditionally winemakers would age their Brunellos in oak for at least 3 years before release.

Domaine Arlaud 2007 Charmes-Chambertin Grand-Cru 

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Charmes-Chambertin within the greater commune of Gevrey-Chambertin.

The renowned Charmes-Chambertin Grand-Cru vineyard and appellation is located the Southern part of Gevrey-Chambertin within the Côte de Nuits subregion of Burgundy and can produce some of the world's most iconic wines. The appellation is permitted to produce only red wine from Pinot Noir grapes, although regulations allow up to 15% of the white wine grapes; Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc to be blended into the red wine, however this is rarley practised. 

Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe 'Telegramme' 2002 Chateauneuf-du-Pape 6x75cl

This is the second label from Vieux Telegraphe and is known as “Telegramme”.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of France's iconic appellations. Located in the Southern Rhône Valley, the appellation is most commonly known for its Grenache-dominant red wines with Syrah and Mourvèdre lead the cast of supporting grapes. White wines are also produced in exceedingly smaller volumes.

The vineyards of Domaine Du Vieux Telegraphe are located on the celebrated plateau, La Crau, where vines have an average age of sixty years. Vieux Télégraphe has been owned by the Brunier family since 1891 and is one of the most renowned estates in the Southern Rhône Valley.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 bottles applied to this lot.

Domaines Ott 'Étoile' Rosé 2020 Vin de France 3x75cl

Rosé made from a 80% Grenache with Mourvèdre grapes from the national French classification of Vin de France.

Vin de France (formerly Vin de Table prior to 2009) is the national French appellation in which the producer is not required to comply with appellation laws and traditional regional constraints. The winemaker has the freedom to create their wines from anywhere in France from different regions, vintages and from unsanctioned grape varieties or blends. The quality of these wines can vary drastically from uncomplicated basic wines to high-quality diverse wines that command a high price. 

Please note a shipping charge of 3 bottles shall apply to this lot.

Biondi-Santi 1998 Brunello di Montalcino

Biondi-Santi is one of the world's greatest wine estates with a long and fascinating history. It produces three wines: Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino, and Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, made from the oldest vines on the Il Greppo estate, and only in exceptional years.

Brunello di Montalcino is one of the great under-appreciated wines of Italy. The wine must be made from 100% Sangiovese which undergoes an extended period of pre-fermentation maceration to extract maximum colour, flavour and tannins which affords the wine its ability to mature for long periods.  Brunello di Montalcino must be aged in oak - commonly Slavonian oak - for a minimum of 2 years, though traditionally winemakers would age their Brunellos in oak for at least 3 years before release.

Billecart-Salmon Rosé Brut NV Champagne 150cl

Non-vintage rosé Champagne from the House of Billecart-Salmon. 

Billecart-Salmon was established in 1818 and has remained independent and family-owned ever since. Whilst it is most renowned for it's Rosé Champagne it also produces a variety of other styles and ranges.

The famed Champagne Wine Region located in the northeast of France is renowned for producing the world's most celebrated sparkling wine. Champagne is typically made from one or a combination of the three predominant grape varieties, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, although there are four other lesser-known grape varieties that are permitted to be included: Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Petit Meslier and Arbane.

This is a 1.5 litre magnum bottle. Large-format bottles are great for extended ageing periods due to the wine's slower rate of maturation.

Please note that due to the additional weight, there shall be a shipping charge for 2 bottles applied to this lot.